The correct answer is:
It builds tension because the reader does not know everything the character knows.
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Sylvia woke up exactly when she should have been walking out the door to the bus stop. She bolted out of bed, threw on her school clothes, and rushed out the door. She could not be late today. Not today of all days. Just as she rounded the corner to the bus stop, hoping she hadn’t missed it, she felt a sharp tug at her back. A strap of her backpack was tangled in a broken fence. Not today! Sylvia thought to herself.
What effect does the phrase “She could not be late today” have on the story?
(1 point)
Responses
It relieves tension because it explains what Sylvia wants.
It relieves tension because it explains what Sylvia wants.
It builds tension because the reader does not know everything the character knows.
It builds tension because the reader does not know everything the character knows.
It creates surprise because Sylvia did not expect to wake up late.
It creates surprise because Sylvia did not expect to wake up late.
It is a flashback that tells readers something new about Sylvia.
It is a flashback that tells readers something new about Sylvia.
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Use the plot descriptions to answer the question.
Plot line #1: River owns a fishing boat in Alaska. She worries about the effects local corporations are having on the fish. She hopes to stop them, but also must keep her business afloat.
Plot line #2: Trent has just inherited a business in Texas. He is perplexed by some of what he finds when he reviews the business’s financial records—but his top priority is proving to his parents that he can keep the business strong.
How effectively would these plot lines work in the same narrative?
(1 point)
Responses
not effectively, because the characters are too similar to each other
not effectively, because the characters are too similar to each other
not effectively, because the storylines are unlikely to affect each other
not effectively, because the storylines are unlikely to affect each other
effectively, because the characters both live in the same country
effectively, because the characters both live in the same country
effectively, because the characters are both motivated to protect their businesses
Plot line #1: River owns a fishing boat in Alaska. She worries about the effects local corporations are having on the fish. She hopes to stop them, but also must keep her business afloat.
Plot line #2: Trent has just inherited a business in Texas. He is perplexed by some of what he finds when he reviews the business’s financial records—but his top priority is proving to his parents that he can keep the business strong.
How effectively would these plot lines work in the same narrative?
(1 point)
Responses
not effectively, because the characters are too similar to each other
not effectively, because the characters are too similar to each other
not effectively, because the storylines are unlikely to affect each other
not effectively, because the storylines are unlikely to affect each other
effectively, because the characters both live in the same country
effectively, because the characters both live in the same country
effectively, because the characters are both motivated to protect their businesses
The correct answer is:
effectively, because the characters are both motivated to protect their businesses.
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
The wind blew. The leaves shook on the branches, nearly ready—but not quite—to let go for the fall. In the river, a ripple spread over the calm water.
Which revision would introduce personification to make the description more vivid?
(1 point)
Responses
replace “blew” with “howled”
replace “blew” with “howled”
add “like butter” after “spread”
add “like butter” after “spread”
add “as quick as lightning” after “spread”
add “as quick as lightning” after “spread”
replace “blew” with “gusted
The wind blew. The leaves shook on the branches, nearly ready—but not quite—to let go for the fall. In the river, a ripple spread over the calm water.
Which revision would introduce personification to make the description more vivid?
(1 point)
Responses
replace “blew” with “howled”
replace “blew” with “howled”
add “like butter” after “spread”
add “like butter” after “spread”
add “as quick as lightning” after “spread”
add “as quick as lightning” after “spread”
replace “blew” with “gusted
The correct answer is:
replace “blew” with “howled.”
Use the story summary to answer the question.
Mina is applying to study at a prestigious art university. Part of the application process involves submitting a portfolio of her best artwork. Mina can only select so many pieces for her portfolio, and she keeps finding flaws with each piece that cause her to reconsider if it should be included. As the submission deadline looms, Mina finds herself in a stressful loop of constantly revising her portfolio choices. If she does not make a final decision soon, she will miss her chance to apply.
If the writer of this story is focusing on the theme of overcoming perfectionism, which would be the best closing line for this narrative?
(1 point)
Responses
Mina took a deep breath as she slipped her portfolio into the envelope, accepting that her work was good enough.
Mina took a deep breath as she slipped her portfolio into the envelope, accepting that her work was good enough.
Mina decided to start fresh the night before the deadline, knowing in her heart she could do better if she tried.
Mina decided to start fresh the night before the deadline, knowing in her heart she could do better if she tried.
Tired and defeated, Mina tossed her portfolio aside and gave up on applying to the university.
Tired and defeated, Mina tossed her portfolio aside and gave up on applying to the university.
Not knowing what else to do, Mina reached out to her art teacher for help organizing her portfolio.
Not knowing what else to do, Mina reached out to her art teacher for help organizing her portfolio.
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Mina is applying to study at a prestigious art university. Part of the application process involves submitting a portfolio of her best artwork. Mina can only select so many pieces for her portfolio, and she keeps finding flaws with each piece that cause her to reconsider if it should be included. As the submission deadline looms, Mina finds herself in a stressful loop of constantly revising her portfolio choices. If she does not make a final decision soon, she will miss her chance to apply.
If the writer of this story is focusing on the theme of overcoming perfectionism, which would be the best closing line for this narrative?
(1 point)
Responses
Mina took a deep breath as she slipped her portfolio into the envelope, accepting that her work was good enough.
Mina took a deep breath as she slipped her portfolio into the envelope, accepting that her work was good enough.
Mina decided to start fresh the night before the deadline, knowing in her heart she could do better if she tried.
Mina decided to start fresh the night before the deadline, knowing in her heart she could do better if she tried.
Tired and defeated, Mina tossed her portfolio aside and gave up on applying to the university.
Tired and defeated, Mina tossed her portfolio aside and gave up on applying to the university.
Not knowing what else to do, Mina reached out to her art teacher for help organizing her portfolio.
Not knowing what else to do, Mina reached out to her art teacher for help organizing her portfolio.
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The best closing line for the narrative focusing on the theme of overcoming perfectionism is:
Mina took a deep breath as she slipped her portfolio into the envelope, accepting that her work was good enough.
What best describes the structure of a litany poem?(1 point)
Responses
It has three stanzas of five, four, and six lines.
It has three stanzas of five, four, and six lines.
Each line or stanza starts with the same word or phrase.
Each line or stanza starts with the same word or phrase.
There are 14 lines arranged in a specific way.
There are 14 lines arranged in a specific way.
It usually tells a story and has a specific rhyme scheme.
Responses
It has three stanzas of five, four, and six lines.
It has three stanzas of five, four, and six lines.
Each line or stanza starts with the same word or phrase.
Each line or stanza starts with the same word or phrase.
There are 14 lines arranged in a specific way.
There are 14 lines arranged in a specific way.
It usually tells a story and has a specific rhyme scheme.
The correct answer is:
Each line or stanza starts with the same word or phrase.
Use the poem to answer the question.
A child jumped right up in bed,
scared of a monster ‘til Mom said,
“My dear you are frantic;
there’s no need to panic.
The monster is all in your head!”
How does the poem’s rhyme scheme contribute to the mood of the poem?
(1 point)
Responses
The poem’s rhyme scheme creates a fearful mood.
The poem’s rhyme scheme creates a fearful mood.
The poem’s rhyme scheme creates a playful mood.
The poem’s rhyme scheme creates a playful mood.
The rhyme scheme reflects how strict the parent is.
The rhyme scheme reflects how strict the parent is.
The rhyme scheme creates tension between the parent and child.
The rhyme scheme creates tension between the parent and child.
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A child jumped right up in bed,
scared of a monster ‘til Mom said,
“My dear you are frantic;
there’s no need to panic.
The monster is all in your head!”
How does the poem’s rhyme scheme contribute to the mood of the poem?
(1 point)
Responses
The poem’s rhyme scheme creates a fearful mood.
The poem’s rhyme scheme creates a fearful mood.
The poem’s rhyme scheme creates a playful mood.
The poem’s rhyme scheme creates a playful mood.
The rhyme scheme reflects how strict the parent is.
The rhyme scheme reflects how strict the parent is.
The rhyme scheme creates tension between the parent and child.
The rhyme scheme creates tension between the parent and child.
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The correct answer is:
The poem’s rhyme scheme creates a playful mood.
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